IH 45
IH 45 in 1.70 MI SE Of Sh 3, Harris County, Texas received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1948, the bridge carries 179K vehicles daily on IH 45 over Drainage Ditch. It is classified as structurally deficient.
Component Ratings
The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
IH 45 is a 78-year-old bridge located 1.70 MI SE Of Sh 3 in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 45 over Drainage Ditch with 15 traffic lanes, handling approximately 179K vehicles per day. Built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1990, the structure spans 7.6 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
IH 45 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.
IH 45 was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1990, making it 78 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
IH 45 carries approximately 179K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 15 traffic lanes. It is 7.6 meters long and located on IH 45 in 1.70 MI SE Of Sh 3, Harris County, Texas.
Yes, IH 45 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.
IH 45 is located 1.70 MI SE Of Sh 3 in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries IH 45 over Drainage Ditch. Its coordinates are 29.647794, -95.248317. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
IH 45 carries IH 45 over Drainage Ditch. The bridge is 7.6 meters long and was built in 1948, with reconstruction in 1990.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.